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What happened on January 18, 2009
ENTERTAINMENT
From actor to actress and back again Sheri Linden
Actor Jeffrey Donovan feels the 'Burn' Choire Sicha
Brillante Mendoza shows the seamier side of life Susan King
A singin', signin' 'Pippin' Karen Wada
One love, many escapes in 'I Love You Phillip Morris' Rachel Abramowitz
MTV's 'The City' and 'The Real World: Brooklyn' Jon Caramanica
Making waves My-Thuan Tran
'Robert Dowd: Pop Art Money' Scarlet Cheng
Ellen Kuras documents an immigrant's struggle in 'The Betrayal' Tom Roston
Presidential powers don't extend to pop culture. Ted Widmer, Widmer is the author, most recently, of "Ark of the Liberties: America and the World." He was a speechwriter for President Clinton.
'Supply and Demand: The Art of Shepard Fairey' David L. Ulin
'Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees,' by Roger Deakin Susan Salter Reynolds
Joe Goode's dance troupe has a puppet who can partner Victoria Looseleaf
Music biopics try to keep it real ANN POWERS, POP MUSIC CRITIC
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Jokes & Riddles
Creativity Corner
Bestsellers
Writers, the future is still yours Rebecca Solnit, Solnit is the author of many books, including "A Field Guide to Getting Lost," "River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West" and "Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities."
How history outfoxed fiction Jane Smiley, Smiley's latest novel, "Ten Days in the Hills," was recently published in paperback.
Culture Monster Christopher Knight
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Barack Obama's election puts the 'mutt' front and center Ruben Martinez, Martinez is the Fletcher Jones chair of literature and writing at Loyola Marymount University.
'He Had a Dream' Jennifer James
Power And Art David L. Ulin
Inauguration ushers in new hope for National Mall CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, ART CRITIC
Underrated/overrated
'Lost' resumes Denise Martin
'The Art of Blake Edwards' at the Pacific Design Center David Ng
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The Moveable Buffet Richard Abowitz
Under Obama, identity conceptions may shimmer in the arts Susan Straight, Straight's most recent novel, "A Million Nightingales," is about a mixed-race woman in 19th century Louisiana.
'Nothing to Fear' by Adam Cohen Wendy Smith, Smith is the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
You never know which 'Tara' you're going to get Rebecca Snavely
A wish list for the new president Ben Ehrenreich, Ehrenreich is the author of the novel "The Suitors."
Kids' Book Reviews
Douglas Sirk's mystical 'Magnificent Obsession' available from Criterion Collection Dennis Lim
'Max Payne'; 'City of Ember'; 'Igor'; 'Repo! The Genetic Opera' Noel Murray
OPINION
Presidents -- the good and the bad
The last laugh Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist of the Lexington-Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Writing about reading
Healthcare's poor diagnosis
Obama holds the key to Bush's legacy DOYLE McMANUS, Doyle McManus writes a weekly column for Sunday Opinion.
He's the iGuy
Memorial to fire
Forgot the good times
Obama must right the wrongs
High finance, low expectations
Capping off the inauguration PATT MORRISON
IMAGE
Unofficial inaugural parties and their dress codes Adam Tschorn
Barack Obama went Hawaiian casual at Occidental College in L.A. Monica Corcoran
They're first ladies of fashion too BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
A chic, new Washington? Geraldine Baum
Steven Alan Outpost store opens in L.A. Max Padilla
L.A. movers and shakers prep for Obama inauguration Max Padilla
An audience with 'Diddy' Adam Tschorn
Michelle Obama's inaugural dress may set tone for her White House style BOOTH MOORE, FASHION CRITIC
The 10 official inaugural balls Adam Tschorn
NATIONAL
Bible has a storied role in inaugurations Joanna Lin
Security at Obama inauguration is tight and high-tech Josh Meyer
Obama's Cabinet
Young men vanish into Somalia, stirring fears of terrorist recruitment Bob Drogin
Under pressure on eve of HBO's Lincoln Memorial concert TINA DAUNT
FDA: Avoid peanut butter snacks Associated Press
A vacant echo within L.A. County press corps JAMES RAINEY
Despite ban on special interest money, lobbyists flood in Andrew Zajac
National Briefing / Washington State Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Arizona Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Minnesota Times Wire Reports
Obama just keeps looking better Garrison Keillor
Obama should make call to service a central cause Arianna Huffington
Viewers' guide to inauguration coverage Matea Gold
Obama begins train journey to Washington for inauguration Erika Hayasaki and Mike Dorning
Presidential encounters prove memorable
Big stars align for Obama's inauguration Tina Daunt
In the words of Barack Obama
Biblical words to swear in by Joanna Lin
Obama sets up national network to help policy agenda Peter Wallsten
'Hurting and hoping' across the land PETER H. KING
For many blacks, Obama's election is a matter of faith Sandy Banks
US Airways pilot knew where he'd end up: the Hudson Associated Press
An early influence at Los Angeles' Occidental College Larry Gordon
A time of ritual, pageantry and history Robin Abcarian
For Obama supporters, post-inauguration letdown is inevitable Jonah Goldberg
No cash, but he still bid away Nicholas Riccardi
Kicking the tires on presidential limousines Dan Neil
BUSINESS
Obama coin is change you can't quite believe in David Colker
Unplug appliances and electronics for even more energy savings Marla Dickerson
Strategy for a retired couple as home value falls Ann Marsh
A rosy, cozy showplace Valli Herman
Letters
Weekly Mortgage Rates
Letters / Entertainment
Coming: Finances for lovers
Letters / Banks
Rent It Right Janet Portman, Inman News
Obama nominee could be poster child for tax reform DAVID LAZARUS
Are costly energy bills draining your wallet? Win the power struggle Marla Dickerson
Matching the right person to the job Mark Medina
Apply now for best shot at college financial aid Kathy M. Kristof
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Tuskegee Airmen ready to take part in history -- again Molly Hennessy-Fiske
In Small Claims Court, he is the face of justice STEVE LOPEZ
DNA can reveal ancestors' lies and secrets Alan Zarembo
Saturday Science Academy cultivates minds for medicine Ari B. Bloomekatz
Bush salutes doctor who joined the Navy to honor son killed in Iraq Tony Perry
Military deaths
Schwarzenegger gives lucrative board seats to ex-legislators and aides Patrick McGreevy
Martin Ortiz, founder of Center of Mexican American Affairs, dies at 89 Elaine Woo
Vietnamese Americans protest art exhibit in Santa Ana Louis Sahagun and My-Thuan Tran
Nonprofit helps 'Lonely Boy' find his family Scott Glover
Tower of Wooden Pallets in Sherman Oaks was a monument to eccentricity Steve Harvey
3 gang members charged in alleged racial killing Ruben Vives
Residents celebrate opening of Koreatown police station Ruben Vives
TRAVEL
Suddenly, Iceland is affordable for Americans Madeline Drexler
Iceland's magnificent night life Madeline Drexler
The thrills and spills of mountain biking in El Paso Hugo Martin
Tampa Bay: Florida's party central is site of the Super Bowl Dalia Colon
Letters
News Style Tips Trends Mary Forgione, Susan Derby, Benoit Lebourgeois and Hugo Martin
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The $201 Deal Catharine Hamm
Letters
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
San Antonio's Bonner Garden Bed & Breakfast
As rates rise, pare cost of car rental Jane Engle
Mumbai campaigns for a tourism comeback Mark Magnier and Pavitra Ramaswamy, reuters and associated press
Bette Midler does Sin City Jay Jones
Getting to know JFK Jay Jones
Ready to rock at Hueco Tanks State Park Hugo Martin
EvoGear.com is committed to adventurers who like to give back Jen Leo
NEWS
Shriners parading their updates Vikki Ortiz
Army Spc. Tony J. Gonzales, 20, Newman Kate Linthicum
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From Our Blogs Tami Dennis, Tony Perry and Pete Thomas
D.C. Zoo needs your bamboo Michael E. Ruane, Ruane writes for the Washington Post.
The World Paul Schemm, Schemm writes for the Associated Press.
Obama takes fitness to serve to a whole new level Eli Saslow, Saslow writes for the Washington Post.
Baptism of fear on a Russian highway Mike Eckel, Eckel writes for the Associated Press.
Recession's effects reach into the wild Tracie Cone, Cone writes for the Associated Press.
WORLD
Indian news channels criticized for Mumbai coverage Mark Magnier
Opposition leader Tsvangirai returns to Zimbabwe Associated Press
World Briefing / Russia Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Italy Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Venezuela Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Yemen Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Gabon Times Wire Reports
Suicide car bomber in Afghan capital kills 5 Laura King
N. Korea says it has 'weaponized' its plutonium stocks Barbara Demick
Help is urged as Congo toll rises Associated Press
Israel expected to halt offensive on Gaza while cease-fire negotiated Richard Boudreaux
'I waited for my fate,' says Gaza father Yasser Ahmad and Ashraf Khalil
Israel hopes Iran and Hezbollah get message of Gaza offensive Sebastian Rotella
Russian champion of Siberia's Lake Baikal has tough fight Megan K. Stack
SPORTS
Ryan Lochte takes a short route back Lisa Dillman
NCAA's Myles Brand has cancer Wire Reports
Leonard Washington's return helps in a big way Chris Foster
Clippers finally win a game but lose another player Broderick Turner
Magic winning streak hits seven Associated Press
It's a man's world in Melbourne Diane Pucin
Trojans stand tall in victory Chris Foster
No. 1 Pittsburgh loses at Louisville Associated Press
Ducks rebound Associated Press
Kings lose in shootout Associated Press
Bruins get shut down at the finish David Wharton
Arizona State has the edge in foul shots David Wharton
Ssshh! NHL teams try to keep injuries quiet Ira Podell, Podell writes for the Associated Press.
The Second Half Mark Heisler
Results Associated Press
Morning Briefing Dave Goldberg, Goldberg writes for the Associated Press.
Morning Briefing SALLY JENKINS, Jenkins is a columnist for the Washington Post.
Stanford ruins Mike Montgomery's homecoming Associated Press
From Dodgers to USC, there are lots of issues to sort out T.J. SIMERS
Orlando's Dwight Howard steals the spotlight Mike Bresnahan
Slips are showing . . . in Dutch hospitals Grahame L. Jones
James Stewart wins AMA Supercross event in Anaheim Jim Peltz
Southland Associated Press
Baron Davis, Zach Randolph join Clippers' shoot-around Broderick Turner
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Steelers-Ravens rivalry has fundamental appeal Childs Walker
Matt Leinart takes a high road, but it's no easy street BILL PLASCHKE
Steve Spagnuolo to coach Rams Associated Press
Nfl Conference Championship Games Dave Goldberg, Goldberg writes for the Associated Press.
As Clippers melt down, Marcus Camby can take the heat MARK HEISLER
A UCLA clunker chock full of clangers CHRIS DUFRESNE
Cardinals, Eagles fans have different perspectives Sam Farmer
Beautiful Santa Anita day can't conceal racing's woes BILL DWYRE
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